The third party in this affair, the Sixers get forward Luc Mbah a Moute and guard Alexey Shved from the Wolves, sending them veteran forward Thaddeus Young. And, they acquired the Miami Heat's 2015 first-round pick, which had been held by the Cavaliers.

All this movement is the result of a deal that has been months in the making. It was on hold because the Cavs signed Wiggins and had to wait a month before swapping him. In the interim, the Sixers were brought in as the partner the teams needed to wrap up the package.

"Kevin joining the Cavaliers represents a very special and unique opportunity for our team," GM David Griffin said in release by the team. "At only 25, Kevin has already firmly established himself as one the NBA’s elite players and his talent, versatility and fit are major parts of our team’s vision for success."

James already hit social media with his celebratory comments. Now all he and Love have to be is mess with Kyrie Irving and help the Cavs reach a level they haven't seen since James packed off to the Heat in 2010. Observers see the team as a title contender in the Eastern Conference.

The Wolves gave away their best player but also laid the foundation for their future with Wiggins and Bennett. They too have a big media event planned Tuesday to introduce their newest players. In the Twin Cities, it doesn't get much bigger than the Minnesota State Fair.

Young won't make up for Love, but he will be a core player in a rebuilt roster.

The Cavs acquired a three-time all-star who at 6-10 is the new Chris Bosh in LeBron land. Disenchanted by years of futility with the Wolves, Love hungered for a chance to play for a contender.

As for the Sixers, they got two players with expiring contracts, according to CSNPhilly.com. The first-round pick could well be in the top 10 next spring. They also get out from under Young's contract, bringing their addition by subtraction equation a step closer to ultimate roster overhaul.

As Philly.com noted, Michael Carter-Williams is the only returning starter from the Sixers' opening night last fall. GM Sam Hinkle exchanged the 2014-15 season for the future and now must deliver.